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Perry Hall, Parkville senior centers recognized for innovative older adult programming

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers is honoring the outstanding work of senior centers with the 2021 Programs of Excellence Awards. Seven Oaks Senior Center, Ateaze Senior Center, and Parkville Senior Center are three of the 14 programs receiving recognition for innovative, creative, and replicable programs for older adults. The Programs of Excellence winners and […]

Seven Oaks Senior Center to hold Shred Day event this month

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Seven Oaks Senior Center will be holding a Shred Day event later this month. The event will take place 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Up to four standard sized boxes (10″H x 12″W x 15″D) will be permitted per attendee. Paper clips, staples, folders, credit cards, and CDs are acceptable. Binders, large clasps, plastics, […]

Department of Aging releases Age-Friendly Baltimore County action plan

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Officials have finalized and released their action plan for the county’s new Age-Friendly Baltimore County initiative. “We believe Baltimore County can set the standard as a place where all residents feel welcome and can take comfort in knowing their needs are being met,” said Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski. “Our Age-Friendly Action Plan will serve as a roadmap for […]

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Department of Aging announces Dementia Friendly Baltimore County initiative

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging will next week launch Dementia Friendly Baltimore County (DBFC), a new community-based, cross-sector initiative aimed to create a more inclusive and accessible Baltimore County. Dementia Friendly Baltimore County will officially kick-off at a virtual event on Wednesday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants can register online here. “Baltimore County is […]

Rosedale woman celebrates 104th birthday

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—On Monday, Councilman David Marks and the Baltimore County Department of Aging helped a local woman celebrate her 104th birthday. Rose Boughter, of Rosedale, survived the Spanish flu as an infant. She lived in Hampden where she and her husband operated Davis’ Grocery, then she moved to Rosedale. Boughter has four children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She has also […]

Accelerated reopening schedule announced for Parkville, Seven Oaks Senior Centers

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Following new public health guidance and updates to statewide restrictions, Baltimore County on Tuesday announced an accelerated timeline for reopening the County’s largest senior centers. These changes come as a significant portion of Baltimore County’s older adults are now vaccinated. According to state data, 86 percent of residents ages 65-69, 94 percent of residents ages 70-74, and 98 percent […]

Baltimore County announces senior center reopening plans

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Baltimore County has announced an accelerated reopening schedule for the County’s largest senior centers. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—After a 14-month hiatus amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Baltimore County Department of Aging on Thursday announced that beginning Monday, May 10, nine of the County’s largest senior centers will host orientations in advance of reopening for limited programming later this […]

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Olszewski: Improvements planned at senior centers in Parkville, Overlea

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced over $12 million for major senior center projects across Baltimore County, including an expansion of the existing Woodlawn Senior Center and plans to build a new dedicated senior center in northern Baltimore County. This funding will be included in Olszewski’s Fiscal Year 2022 capital budget, which will be presented to […]

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